Dear Poll: Have You, or Anyone You Know, Ever Been in an Abusive Relationship?


Updated 02/14/09 5:36 AM · Posted by · 36 comments

Dear Poll: Have You, or Anyone You Know, Ever Been in an Abusive Relationship?

To wrap up our coverage of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I wanted to take things to a personal level. I've given you all sorts of helpful information and advice to use if you or anyone you know has ever been in an abusive relationship, but seeing just how many of you actually have would be very powerful to see. Blanket statistics are just numbers, but seeing how women in your own Read more

You Asked: Should I Leave My Boyfriend?


Updated 11/01/08 6:34 AM · Posted by · 24 comments

You Asked: Should I Leave My Boyfriend?

Dear Sugar, At what point do I end a relationship with someone I truly love who has a temper, who treats me badly, but always say he's going to change? And how do I end this relationship when I am always wanting and willing to accept his apologies and take him back? He is my everything and I don't know what to do. Please help! — Reliant Rachel To see DearSugar's answer, read more Read more

October Must Haves


Updated 10/01/08 4:00 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

October Must Haves

October is a big month. Not only does it kick off the holiday season, but there are two very important missions that take place in October — the National RESPECT! Campaign and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I've handpicked some great must haves so you can take part in everything October has to offer. Enjoy! Source Read more

You Can Fight for the International Violence Against Women Act!


Updated 10/01/08 12:45 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 12 comments

You Can Fight for the International Violence Against Women Act!

At least one out of every three women globally will be beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused in her lifetime, according to estimates from the United Nations Development Fund for Women. October is Domestic Violence Prevention Month, and we are proud to be partnering with the Family Violence Prevention Fund to raise awareness about sexual assault and take a stand against child abuse. The Read more

The RESPECT! Campaign and Domestic Violence Awareness Month


Updated 10/03/08 1:11 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

The RESPECT! Campaign and Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The following information about female abuse might shock you. In fact, I hope it does so that you'll join the fight to prevent domestic abuse: The United Nations Development Fund for Women estimates that at least one out of every three women globally will be beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused in her lifetime, with rates reaching 70 percent in some countries. Additionally, a World Read more

Send Your Respect in a Text!


Updated 09/20/08 6:54 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Text “RESPECT” to 41010 to Support the RESPECT! Campaign

Today is National Respect Day and the Sugar Network is partnering with the Family Violence Prevention Fund for the first annual RESPECT! Campaign to raise awareness about sexual assault and take a stand against child abuse. You can lend your support by texting the keyword “RESPECT” to 41010 – for a goal of 10 million acts of respect for the 10 million children who witness violence in Read more

Wear Your RESPECT! on Your Wrist


Updated 10/02/08 1:09 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 4 comments

Wear Your RESPECT! on Your Wrist

R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me. If it means supporting a cause like Give Respect, it means a lot to all of us at Sugar. The Sugar Network and the Family Violence Prevention Fund would like to let you know that it is National Respect Day. Dear can tell you all about the partnership, but I'm here to encourage you to support the cause by buying the RESPECT! bracelet. It's only $5 and Read more

All We're Asking Is For a Little Respect


Updated 09/23/08 4:44 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

All We're Asking Is For a Little Respect

We talk a lot about respect on DearSugar, so today's National Respect Day caught my eye. The RESPECT! Campaign is adding more meaning to this important word by educating people about domestic violence. So I'm excited to announce that the Sugar Network is partnering with the Family Violence Prevention Fund to raise awareness about sexual assault and take a stand against child abuse. Do you know Read more

An Everyday Athlete Is Still an Athlete


Updated 05/18/12 12:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

A Title IX Woman Athlete's Story

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Risa Isard On June 23, 1972, Title IX was signed into law, leveling the playing field for female athletes. To mark the 40th anniversary, espnW explore the impact of this landmark legislation. You might not know me, but chances are you know someone like me. I'm that girl who grew up playing hoops in the driveway with Read more